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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.85, 617.49 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.85, 617.49 and 155.13 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.85 : 617.49 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.85/617.49 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.85x = 617.49 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.85x = 95,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,787.36/411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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